PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR: EASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL OFFICE is a South African government vacancy at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: East London | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applicants must submit their applications via the link http://erecruitment.gcis.gov.za or hand deliver applications to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria.
Chief Directorate
Provincial and Local Liaison
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package), of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs
Centre
East London
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Communication/ Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Development Communication or related (NQF Level 7) qualification Majoring in Communication/ Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Development Communication.
- Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate.
- At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities, and sound interpersonal and project management skills.
- Extensive experience in coordinating multi-stakeholders and inter-governmental multi-media communication campaigns.
- Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the Eastern Cape Province, including socio-economic and development dynamics as well of the communication footprint and dynamics of the province, including also at municipal level.
- Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate.
- Required Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and project Management.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the Eastern Cape Province particularly in support of the provincial communication system headed by the Office of the Premier.
- Deliver communication campaigns in line with the National Communication Strategic Framework and the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), and the Provincial MTDP and communication programme.
- Advocate for the application of the Norms and Standards of Government Communications amongst the communication system in the province and lend support to the Local Government Communication System.
- Develop and maintain communication partnerships and networks with provincial stakeholders from Government and Civil Society.
- Participate actively in all communications forums in the province and provide strategic direction on government communication in such forums and when urgent or rapid communication is concerned, to protect and enhance the reputation of government.
- Operate an effective, and compliant government communication organisation.
- Identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation mitigation plans.
- Participate in the audit planning process and manage responses to audit queries.
Enquiries
Mr Ndlelantle Pinyana Tel No: (012) 473 0188
Department Notes
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Failure to submit an application on the new prescribed Z83 form will lead to disqualification. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae. Communication regarding submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from the department. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate must disclose to the DG particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top-secret security clearance. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), for your personal information which you provide to the Government Communication and Information System (“GCIS”) being processed by the GCIS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Notes
It is a pre-requisite for candidates to have the Nyukela Public Service SMS PreEntry Programme certificate to be eligible for appointment. For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course, visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. The successful candidate must disclose to the Minister particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign the employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty as well as sign a performance agreement with the Minister within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript. Suitably qualified People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race or Gender.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Chief Directorate: Provincial and Local Liaison
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package), of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs
CENTRE : East London
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Communication/ Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Development
Communication or related (NQF Level 7) qualification Majoring in
Communication/ Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Development
Communication. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior
Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the
National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment. Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate. At least five (5) years’
experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities,
and sound interpersonal and project management skills. Extensive experience in coordinating multi-stakeholders and inter-governmental multi-media
communication campaigns. Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the
Eastern Cape Province, including socio-economic and development dynamics as well of the communication footprint and dynamics of the province, including
also at municipal level. Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management
Act. Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate. Required Core
Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and
Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and project Management.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the Eastern Cape
Province particularly in support of the provincial communication system headed by the Office of the Premier. Deliver communication campaigns in line with the
National Communication Strategic Framework and the Medium-Term
Development Plan (MTDP), and the Provincial MTDP and communication programme. Advocate for the application of the Norms and Standards of
Government Communications amongst the communication system in the province and lend support to the Local Government Communication System.
Develop and maintain communication partnerships and networks with provincial stakeholders from Government and Civil Society. Participate actively
in all communications forums in the province and provide strategic direction on government communication in such forums and when urgent or rapid
communication is concerned, to protect and enhance the reputation of government. Operate an effective, and compliant government communication
organisation. Identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation mitigation plans. Participate in the audit planning process and
manage responses to audit queries.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Ndlelantle Pinyana Tel No: (012) 473 0188
NOTE : It is a pre-requisite for candidates to have the Nyukela Public Service SMS PreEntry Programme certificate to be eligible for appointment. For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course,
visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. The successful candidate must disclose to the Minister particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign
the employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty as well as sign a performance agreement with the Minister within three months
from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency
assessment. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript. Suitably qualified People with disabilities will be given preference
regardless of Race or Gender.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.